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CNSC Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Reports 2024
Funding for CNSC public participation
Latest source updateLast Update: June 28, 2026Latest change: The page now shows a broader Participant Funding Program section and a current opportunity with a $200,000 cap and a March 25 to June 16, 2026 application window.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 28, 2026
Latest change: The page now shows a broader Participant Funding Program section and a current opportunity with a $200,000 cap and a March 25 to June 16, 2026 application window.
Participant Funding Page Updated
The page now includes a broader Participant Funding Program section with eligibility, expenses covered, application steps, decision timing, and post-award payment details, alongside the 2024 regulatory oversight reports content. A current opportunity is now visible for Ontario Power Generation’s Western waste management facility licence-renewal application, with a $200,000 maximum and an application period from March 25 to June 16, 2026. The program guidance also now spells out who can apply, what costs may be covered, what costs are excluded, and the process for submitting a signed application and receiving funding decisions within 45 business days. Contact remains pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca, while several supporting process links and the program guide are now listed directly on the page.
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
June 16, 2026
Opened March 25, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
La Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire (CCSN) offre du financement aux Nations et communautés autochtones, au public et aux parties intéressées pour participer à ses processus sur des projets spécifiques ou des questions d’intérêt réglementaire. Le programme soutient l’examen de rapports, de demandes et d’autres documents connexes, ainsi que les commentaires écrits et les présentations orales lorsque celles-ci sont offertes.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Law and Legal Services
- Environment
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Meeting with CNSC staff about specific projects or matters of regulatory interest
- Studies and other engagement activities related to specific projects
- Reviewing reports, applications, and related documents
- Submitting written comments or interventions to the Commission
- Making oral presentations where offered
Documents Needed
- Participant funding application form
- Terms and conditions
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Representatives of organizations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Organizations with a direct commercial interest
- People who work for the project proponent
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees
- Travel and incidental expenses
- Fees paid to chiefs or elders, traditional Indigenous knowledge holders, or community knowledge holders
- Administrative costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures
- Construction costs
- Lost revenues
- Salaries and benefits
- General operating and maintenance overhead
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Applications that provide new, distinctive and useful information to the Commission
- Interventions that are informed and directly related to the subject under review
- Funding applications may be prioritized based on their added value
How to apply
- Open the funding application form.
- Fill out the form and follow the instructions in the form and the program guide.
- Submit the signed application as indicated in the guide.
Processing and Agreement
- An independent funding review committee examines the applications received and makes recommendations on the allocation of funding to eligible applicants.
- The CNSC considers the committee’s recommendations and approves the reimbursement or funding amount.
- Funding is paid after beneficiaries have met the objectives set out in their contribution agreement and submitted a final financial report.
- Payment is made within 30 days of receiving a valid final financial report.
Additional information
- The funding opportunity is now closed, and funding has been approved.
- Applicants must use the participant funding application form.
- The form can be submitted by email, mail, or fax.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CNSC Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Reports 2024 Program
What is the CNSC Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Reports 2024?
La Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire (CCSN) offre du financement aux Nations et communautés autochtones, au public et aux parties intéressées pour participer à ses processus sur des projets spécifiques ou des questions d’intérêt réglementaire. Le programme soutient l’examen de rapports, de demandes et d’autres documents connexes, ainsi que les commentaires écrits et les présentations orales lorsque celles-ci sont offertes.
How much funding can be received?
CNSC Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Reports 2024 Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 16, 2026.
Who is eligible for the CNSC Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Reports 2024 program?
To be eligible for the CNSC Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Reports 2024 program, you must:
Applicants must be able to demonstrate one or more of the stated eligibility factors.
Applications must relate to a specific project or regulatory matter.
What expenses are eligible under CNSC Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Reports 2024?
Meeting with CNSC staff about specific projects or matters of regulatory interest
Studies and other engagement activities related to specific projects
Reviewing reports, applications, and related documents
Submitting written comments or interventions to the Commission
Making oral presentations where offered
Who can I contact for more information about the CNSC Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Reports 2024?
You can contact Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) by email at pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca or by phone at 613-947-6382.
Where is the CNSC Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Reports 2024 available?
The CNSC Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Reports 2024 program is available across Canada.